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NEWS | West Midlands Ambulance Service confirm that a teenage boy suffered serious injuries in an incident in Herefordshire on Sunday
IN MEMORY | In Memory of former Landlady Eileen Cowdery of Bodenham who died peacefully after a short illness on 30th April 2025
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Katrina Rocke of Hope-under-Dinmore who tragically passed away on Wednesday 30th April aged 43 years
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NEWS | Emergency services called to a collision involving an e-scooter and a car in Herefordshire
Emergency services were called to a collision on the A438 Hereford to Ledbury Road on Sunday evening. The collision involved an e-scooter and a car. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service attended the incident. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police...
IN MEMORY | In Memory of Mike (Micko) O’Donnell who passed away on 15th April
Mike (Micko) O'Donnell - 12/3/48 15/4/25 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our Dad Mike (micko) O'Donnell on the 15th April at Gloucester Royal Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. His funeral will be on the 16th May 11.15am at Hereford...
CHARITY | Sign up to take part in St Michael’s Hospice Venus Midnight Walk and help raise important funds for your local hospice
Venus is back for its 17th year, painting Hereford’s streets pink! Grab your glowsticks, gather your girls, and join St Michael’s Hospice for the ultimate ladies night out! Friday 11th July 2025 - kindly sponsored by John Wood Tyres. ‘Choose from three exciting...
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NEWS | Former two time European Cup winner Larry Lloyd has passed away
Former Nottingham Forest and Liverpool defender Larry Lloyd has passed away aged 75. Lloyd was part of Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest side that won the First Division in 1977-78 before going on to claim back-to-back European Cups. The former England international...
HORSE RACING | Two extra fixtures for Hereford Racecourse this May with extensive flooding causing continued issues at Worcester Racecourse
The BHA has confirmed that the Horse Racing fixtures scheduled to take place at Worcester on Tuesday 7 May and Monday 13 May will be transferred to Hereford. Following extensive flooding at Worcester over the winter, additional time is required to ensure that the...
NEWS | Young footballers across Herefordshire given huge boost with news that a new, independently run Hereford Development Centre to open
Young footballers across Herefordshire and the wider area have been given a huge boost, with news that a new, independently run Hereford Development Centre is to open. A number of coaches, including Hereford Lads Club’s first team manager Danny Moon are involved in...
NEWS | Important information for anyone attending the Cheltenham Festival later this week following heavier than expected rainfall
The Cheltenham Festival have shared an important update, following heavier than expected rain overnight. It means that areas of the Cross-Country course are currently waterlogged. A spokesperson for The Cheltenham Festival said: “After receiving 6mm of overnight...
FOOTBALL | Bulls could get a further 400 tickets for Banbury United fixture following request from Hereford FC
Photo Credit: Craig Anthony Photography Hereford FC could get a further 400 tickets for the fixture at Banbury United on Good Friday (29th March) after the club received a response to the letter it sent to the Oxfordshire based club last week. An update shared by...
MATCH PROGRAMME | Hereford Lads Club vs. Longlevens
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UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | Bristol Airport shares important message with all holiday-makers using the airport over the coming months
The cost of using the ‘Drop & Go’ car park for a ten-minute stay will increase from £6 to £7, while the ‘Short Stay and Pick-Up’ car park, located within a short walking distance of the terminal, will increase from £6 to £7, for 30 minutes. Increased costs...
NEWS | Birmingham airport shares important message with all holiday-makers using the airport over the coming months
Birmingham Airport has announced plans to introduce a barrierless system for vehicles dropping off passengers at its Premium Set Down and drop off areas. The changes, which will be rolled out in phases beginning with the Elmdon multi-storey in February, and the drop...
NEWS | West Mercia Police appeal for witnesses after a woman was run over outside a pub and a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of a woman being run over outside the Hare and Hounds pub in Kidderminster on Saturday night (Saturday 1 March). Officers would like to hear from any witnesses to the incident which involved a grey Audi A4 striking...
BREAKING NEWS | Woman arrested and investigation ongoing after four-year-old girl dies in house fire in Manchester
An investigation is ongoing and an arrest has been made after a four-year-old girl died following a house fire in Manchester. At around 12.35pm today (2 March 2025), emergency services responded to a fire at a property on Gateshead Close, Manchester. Crews were...
HELP | SAS hero Sekonaia ‘Tak’ Takavesi is in a care home in Hereford and a military charity is asking for people to help support with covering the costs of his care with more than £52,000 raised so far!
SAS hero Sekonaia ‘Tak’ Takavesi is in a care home in Hereford and a military charity is working to help support with the costs of his care. The story below is from The Pilgrim Bandits Charity: “It has come to my attention that my old friend and former Ambassador to...
URGENT APPEAL | Police have launched an urgent appeal to help locate a missing 14-year-old girl with increasing concerns for welfare
Police are appealing for information to help locate a missing teenage girl. Officer are concerned for the welfare of 14-year-old Peppa who was last seen on Tuffley Lane in Gloucester at 5.15pm on Thursday (27 February). Peppa has since been seen outside Tewkesbury...
NEWS | A woman who died after she was attacked by a dog has been confirmed as 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett from Shropshire
The family of a woman who tragically died after she was attacked by a dog in south Bristol have thanked the public for their support. From Avon and Somerset Police: While the formal identification process is yet to be completed, officers were told at the scene that...
NEWS | A woman has been jailed for blackmailing and threatening an elderly man
A woman has been jailed for blackmailing and threatening an elderly man in Tewkesbury. Donna Green, aged 55 and formerly of Cinnamon Close in the Walton Cardiff area of Tewkesbury, appeared at Gloucester Crown Court on Friday 14 February where she was sentenced to 16...
NEWS | Asda Pharmacy announces major service offering patients aged 18 and above immediate appointments for a common issue
Asda has today launched the UK’s first Adult Earache Service offering patients aged 18 and above immediate appointments at any of its 226 pharmacies in England. Priced at just £25, patients can book same day appointments with a qualified Asda Pharmacists, removing the...